Abadizadeh: Continuation of Mourning Ceremonies Guarantees the Survival of Traditions
Bandar Abbas - The Supreme Leader's representative in Hormozgan said that continuing mourning ceremonies and the oral transmission of traditional rituals guarantee the lasting preservation of this spiritual heritage.
Bandar Abbas - the representative of the Supreme Leader in Hormozgan said: "Continuity of mourning gatherings and transmission of traditional rituals from chest to chest is a guarantee of the permanence of this spiritual heritage."
According to the report of Ambassador of Arjan, Ayatollah Mohammad Ebadizadeh, in the gathering of activists and those interested in the traditional mourning rituals of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH), emphasized the necessity of practical revival of these traditions and stated: Attending such gatherings gives a special spiritual mood and happiness to a person, and part of the memories of many people's lives is tied to these traditions.
Referring to the efforts of cultural activists to preserve the local rituals of mourning, he added: A number of enthusiasts have tried to protect religious traditions, hold mourning and ta'ziyeh meetings, and prevent this heritage from being forgotten, and these valuable measures need support and continuity.
Stating that the traditional rituals of mourning are part of the historical and religious identity of the people of this province, the representative of the Supreme Leader in Hormozgan Province stated: The people of Hormozgan and the surrounding villages have a valuable history and heritage that should not be forgotten, and the revival of these programs provides the basis for the transmission of Ashurai culture to future generations.
Ebadizadeh pointed to the place of Chavashkhani, lamentations and other local rituals and said: These traditions introduce people to the cultural and religious past of the province and preserving them can strengthen the connection of the new generation with their religious and social background.
Emphasizing the importance of the participation of the young generation in mourning gatherings, he said: The presence of young people and their interest in participating in these gatherings is evident, and this shows that traditions are being passed on to the next generation.
The representative of the religious jurist in Hormozgan province continued: Today's teenagers can continue the path of the veterans who spent their years in the school of Imam Hossein (AS) in the future.
Pointing to the necessity of preserving the spirituality of local assemblies, Ebadizadeh stated: Despite the simplicity and lack of ceremonies, some of these circles are full of spirituality and sincerity, because what gives spirit to a council is not just the appearance and ceremonies, but the faith, purity, purity of intention and interest of the people who have held these councils in the traditional style for many years.
He added: Traditional mourning gatherings have a valuable capacity to strengthen religious culture and transfer spiritual experiences between generations, and the simplicity and spirituality of these gatherings can attract the attention of people who were not familiar with these traditions before.
The representative of the religious jurist in Hormozgan province emphasized that the practical protection of traditions should be placed alongside their registration and documentation, and stated: If rituals are recorded but not continued in practice, future generations may only know their names and not be familiar with their truth and atmosphere.
Ebadizadeh emphasized: The importance of the efforts of the activists in this field is to keep the traditional rituals alive and pass them on to future generations.
The representative of the Supreme Leader in Hormozgan province pointed out the necessity of clarifying religious and cultural issues in accordance with the current conditions of the society and pointed out that today's society has the capacity of many young people and powerful forces, but we should not forget the dignity of the veterans, reciters, women of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH), and servants of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) assemblies, because an important part of today's cultural and religious fields is the result of the efforts and sincerity of these people.